John Hancock of Massachusetts

On October 25, 1780

John Hancock became the first Governor of Massachusetts after winning 90% of the votes in the Massachusetts Constitution.

This Day in History - October 25

1828

St Katharine Docks opened in Central London, England, and it was one of the largest ports for trade in London in the 19th Century.

1995

The British singer Cliff Richard was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

2017

Scientists in India discovered a 152-million-year-old fossil of an extinct marine reptile called the ichthyosaur.

2010

Taylor Swift's third studio album 'Speak Now' was released. It won Billboard's 2011 Album of the Year.

2005

Sid Meier's Civilization IV was made available to PC players in North America.

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